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Top Nursing Schools in Ohio

This page lists 132 schools in Ohio that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 57 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 52 associate degree (ADN), 58 bachelor's (BSN), 24 master's and 14 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 73 public, 38 private nonprofit and 21 private for-profit. 68 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Columbus (11), Cincinnati (9), Canton (4) and Cleveland (4).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

132 schools · 26 verified program profiles · page 7 of 7

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (132)

Upper Valley Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionPiqua, OH

Upper Valley Career Center is a public specialized institution in Piqua, OH. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma

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Ursuline College campus

Ursuline College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegePepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Pepper Pike, OH. It reported 201 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Valley College-Cleveland

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeCleveland, OH

Valley College-Cleveland is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Cleveland, OH. It reported 302 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Vantage Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionVan Wert, OH

Vantage Career Center is a public specialized institution in Van Wert, OH. It reported 39 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma

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Walsh University campus

Walsh University

Private nonprofitUniversityNorth Canton, OH

Walsh University is a private nonprofit university in North Canton, OH. It reported 163 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Washington State College of Ohio campus

Washington State College of Ohio

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMarietta, OH

Washington State College of Ohio is a public community / two-year college in Marietta, OH. It reported 57 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Wayne County Schools Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionSmithville, OH

Wayne County Schools Career Center is a public specialized institution in Smithville, OH. It reported 29 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Wittenberg University campus

Wittenberg University

Private nonprofitUniversitySpringfield, OH

Wittenberg University is a private nonprofit university in Springfield, OH. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Wright State University-Lake Campus

PublicUniversityCelina, OH

Wright State University-Lake Campus is a public university in Celina, OH. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Wright State University-Main Campus campus

Wright State University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityDayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public university in Dayton, OH. It reported 153 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Xavier University campus

Xavier University

Private nonprofitUniversityCincinnati, OH

Xavier University is a private nonprofit university in Cincinnati, OH. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Youngstown State University campus

Youngstown State University

PublicUniversityYoungstown, OH

Youngstown State University is a public university in Youngstown, OH. It reported 253 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master'sACEN: BSN

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Before you apply in Ohio

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Ohio. See online coursework and clinical requirements.